Download FREE PDF eBook and mp3 tracks from this lesson ►► www.saxtuition.com/try Get the entire course ►► www.saxtuition.com/beginner-series Visit Us ►► www.saxtuition.com -- Welcome to your first saxophone lesson! In Lesson 1 of the SaxTuition Beginner Series, learn how to set up your saxophone correctly, form an embouchure, produce a tone, and get the fingerings for your first few notes. Plus, in our tutorial you’ll also learn some easy songs and how to pack away and care for your instrument. The techniques in this instructional video work for all saxophones - soprano, alto, tenor and baritone. So, whatever you play, we’ve got you covered. If you’re a beginner on the saxophone and are looking for the best place to start, this is the “how to” video for you! Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:15 Setting up your saxophone 5:07 How to hold the saxophone 7:52 Breathing and airstream 8:50 Forming an embouchure 10:18 Your first notes (B, A, G) 11:52 Tonguing 12:51 Your first songs 15:20 Packing away and cleaning 18:51 About the Beginner Series About the series: The SaxTuition Beginner Series is the perfect package for newcomers to the saxophone. It includes 12 carefully crafted video lessons, a 68 page eBook packed full of useful pieces and exercises, and a collection of 200+ playalong tracks for each and every song in the book. The Beginner Series is designed to replicate a real 1-1 lesson as closely as possible. That means each lesson leads on right from where the last left off, and builds on a variety of skills simultaneously. About the channel: The SaxTuition YouTube channel is your #1 spot for free beginner saxophone tips, tricks and inspiration. Subscribe now to receive more high quality free saxophone content! Do you have more questions about learning the saxophone? Make sure to leave them in the comments section below! -- RECOMMENDED BEGINNER SAX GEAR -- ALTO SAXOPHONE Jean Paul AS-400 ►► jeanpaulusa.com/r?id=sttct8 Yamaha YAS-280 ►► amzn.to/3FnQbV3 Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece ►► amzn.to/3mqzhxv Yamaha Ligature ►► amzn.to/3sz1oOS Cleaning Kit ►► amzn.to/3J82ual Vandoren Traditional Reeds ►► amzn.to/3mpR4oS D'Addario Royal Reeds ►► amzn.to/3J8brQV TENOR SAXOPHONE Jean Paul TS-400 ►► jeanpaulusa.com/r?id=or0bnv Yamaha YTS-280 ►► Currently unavailable on Amazon Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece ►► amzn.to/3edVydF Yamaha Ligature ►► amzn.to/3spAF7y Cleaning Kit ►► amzn.to/3J82ual Vandoren Traditional Reeds ►► amzn.to/3st4RP3 D'Addario Royal Reeds ►► amzn.to/3sxeDQe SOPRANO SAXOPHONE Jean Paul SS-400GP ►► jeanpaulusa.com/r?id=kkeij4 Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece ►► amzn.to/3plzUu9 Yamaha Ligature ►► amzn.to/3Fz1Znm Cleaning Kit ►► amzn.to/3J82ual Vandoren Traditional Reeds ►► amzn.to/3JgkEHc D'Addario Royal Reeds ►► amzn.to/3H9j2gy NICE-TO-HAVES (ALL SAXES) KORG TM-60 Metronome and Tuner ►► amzn.to/3FrNaTW Neotech Neck Strap ►► amzn.to/32jIXDl Cebulla Neck Strap ►► amzn.to/2HCAjld Jazzlab Saxholder Pro ►► amzn.to/3pgAB8c RICO Reed Gard IV (Alto / Soprano) ►► amzn.to/3qjBWu1 RICO Reed Gard IV (Tenor / Bari) ►► amzn.to/32qa9QD Hercules Sax Stand (All Saxes) ►► amzn.to/3J4ydt7 Amazon Basics Music Stand ►► amzn.to/3yRRrO0 Please note: The links above are Amazon affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, SaxTuition may receive a commission for the referral. -- © 2018 SaxTuition www.saxtuition.com #saxophone #tutorial #saxtuition